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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Supports the designation of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.</p> <p>Encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements made by people of African descent.</p> <p>Reaffirms the importance of the full participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life.</p> <p>Recognizes bilateral and multilateral efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, including efforts that target the eradication of poverty, hunger and inequality. </p> <p>Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Supports the designation of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.</p> <p>Encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements made by people of African descent.</p> <p>Reaffirms the importance of the full participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life.</p> <p>Recognizes bilateral and multilateral efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, including efforts that target the eradication of poverty, hunger and inequality. </p> <p>Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.</p>]]></text>
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